Sailing towards sustainability – New standards for marine alternative fuels : Sharing of Singapore TR 129 and ISO 6583

Sailing towards sustainability – New standards for marine alternative fuels : Sharing of Singapore TR 129 and ISO 6583

The seminar will communicate the critical role of standards in advancing methanol bunkering and maritime sustainability. Through engaging presentations, participants will gain insights into the application and highlights of Technical Reference (TR 129) for methanol bunkering (4-part series), and ISO 6583 on specification of methanol.

Highlights of these standards will be presented by the experts of the working groups who were involved in its standard development.

Event details

Date : 26 Mar 2025 (Wednesday)
Time : 2.00pm to 5:30pm (Registration at 1:30pm)
Venue : Suntec Convention Centre – Level 3, Nicoll

How to register

To register, interested participants can click here, or scan the QR code below.

Please note that, each participant will need to purchase a copy of TR 129:2024 from:

• Singapore Standard e-shop: https://www.singaporestandardseshop.sg/ ; or
• Standards sales booth available onsite

Note: For each purchase of the standard, the organisation can send one representative to attend the physical event.

A verification of your standard purchase(s) will be carried out onsite. Do bring along your invoices of your purchases (if applicable).

If you have any enquiries on the purchase of standards, please contact Mr Rahman Daud from Toppan Next Pte Ltd at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that seats are limited and would be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Programme in brief

• Overview of the importance of standards in shaping the future of bunkering and maritime sustainability
• Technical Reference on Methanol bunkering (TR 129): Ensuring safety and efficiency – An overview
• Overview of risk assessment methodologies and operational best practices – Highlights of TR 129-3 on Safety procedure and bunker tanker specification
• From supplier to ship: Building trust in custody transfer – Key highlights of TR 129-2 on Custody transfer
• Sharing of ISO 6583 Methanol as a fuel for marine applications — General requirements and specifications
• TR 129 in practice – Insights from industry users
• Empowering excellence: Building competency for methanol bunkering operations

Registration deadline: 19 Mar 2025 (Wednesday)